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Two Time woke up sweaty, cold, and their brain felt fuzzy.

They groaned as they stumbled out of bed, holding onto their bed for support.

It seems they've fallen victim to the ailment Chance had last week, idiotic gambler.

They let out a harsh cough as they slipped on their leotard and a thick pair of pants, draping on their coat on top of it.

They snuffled thickly as they trudged out of their lobby, not failing to make their daily prayer to the Spawn before doing such.

They sat down on the couch, tuning out the commotion around them as the lobby buzzed with people.

Elliot making breakfast with Noob's help,

Chance refueling his flintlock,

Guest1337 helping Shedletsky sharpen his sword,

Taph and Builderman chatting while Dussekar read a book,

and 007n7 sitting by himself by the fireplace.

Two Time hated the commotion, grateful that 007n7 was being quiet while everyone else was loud.

They didn't understand why everyone (Minus Guest1337) hated him, he was polite, generous, helpful, and caring.

Two Time could almost say they enjoyed his company.

He reminded them so much of....

Nevermind.

Two Time coughed into their elbow, but no one bothered to check on them.

The respective survivors had taken their breakfast back to their cabins, except Two Time.

They remained slumped on the couch.

When had it gotten so plush? And soft?

all they wanted to do right now was curl up on it, the throw blanket on the back of the couch feeling much softer and thicker than usual.

Their eyes fluttered open and shut, and their body began instinctively curling in on itself.

Just a quick nap, then they'll be right as rain.

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007n7 walked out of the kitchen with his breakfast: Eggs, biscuit, and a glass of water.

He walked past the couch, but paused when he noticed the curled up figure on the couch.

He set his plate and glass down on the coffee table as he bent down to look at Two Time.

They looked awful, their face flushed and sweaty, their body shivering with cold, and a bit of snot dribbling down their nose.

007n7 brushed their sweaty bangs out of their face, feeling their burning temperature.

"Oh dear..."

007n7 adjusted his glasses as he stood up, making his way to the kitchen and grabbing a thermometer.

He stuck it beneath Two Time's tongue, waiting a moment as it beeped.

The device read 102F.

"Jesus.."

007n7 muttered, stroking their hair gently.

He thought back to when he would take care of C00lkid when he got sick, except Two Time was much older.

He decided first and foremost, he needed to get them off this uncomfortable couch and into their own bed.

He made his way back to the kitchen, setting the thermometer on the counter and grabbing Two Time's own breakfast, carrying it to the table and setting it down in case they woke up hungry.

He gently shook their shoulder to wake them.

"Two Time? Buddy, you're burning up..."

He said softly, Incase they had a headache.

They stirred with a sleepy murmur.

"Mh... 'zure..?"

007n7 raised an eyebrow.

"Who-"

He cut himself off as his mind immediately thought to the killer Two Time always seemed to tense around.

Azure.

"No, no, baby. I'm not Azure."

He soothed, running his fingers through their slightly greasy black hair.

"Mh... 'zure..."

Two Time slurred again, causing 007n7 to sigh.

They were definitely delirious.

"Are you hungry?"

He changed the subject.

Two Time shook their head sleepily, nuzzling into 007n7's hand.

"Mh... 'm Nightshade.."

Two Time purred with a drowsy grin on their face.

007n7 scooped them up bridal style off the couch, bringing them to his own cabin.

He laid them on his bed, pulling the covers over their shivering form and tucking them in.

Two Time let out a weak groan.

"Hnghh... 'zure..."

They muttered, grabbing 007n7's hand, causing a blush to form on 007n7's face.

"Yes..?"

Two Time nuzzled against his hand, placing a gentle kiss on it, in their delirium.

"'love you.."

They muttered, yawning as they sniffled up the snot dribbling down their nose.

007n7 blushed even harder.

'No 007n7! They think you're their ex lover! They're not saying they love *you*'

007n7 shook his head, sighing slightly as he brushed Two Time's bangs out of their forehead.

"You're burning up even more than before.."

He huffed, adjusting his glasses as he tucked Two Time in tightly.

"I'll be back, don't move."

He said firmly but still gently, patting their head.

"'kay.."

Two Time slurred back in response.

007n7 rushed to the kitchen in the main lobby, thankfully empty since Elliot had finished breakfast nearly 30 minutes ago.

He faintly remembered how to make the chicken soup Noli would make him in their college days.

He felt a bit saddened at the memory, missing Noli dearly.

But now wasn't the time to dwell on that, he needed to focus on getting Two Time better.

He began boiling the broth, putting the noodles inside it after 5 minutes.

Noob briefly walked in, grabbing a can of bloxy cola from the fridge.

He swore that was their 6th can today.

He noticed the way in their step as the walked out chugging the cola.

*Were they drunk this early?!*

Whatever, back to the chicken soup for Two Time.

Once he finished the chicken noodle soup, he prepared a nice cup of tea with honey to soothe their throat.

He also grabbed a clean cloth, wetting it with cold water and grabbing the thermometer again.

He grabbed the ibuprofen bottle from the cabinet, putting it in his pocket as he returned to his cabin to Two Time.

They were right where he'd left them, shivering, curled up beneath his covers.

He set the bowl and glass on his nightstand, taking their temperature once more.

Still 102F.

He placed the wet cold cloth on their forehead, petting their hair gently.

They stirred slightly, blinking blearily.

"Az-... No, 007n7?"

They croaked drowsily, their delirium clearing up slightly.

"Yes, Two Time. You're sick, and I'm going to take care of you wether you like it or not."

He held the spoon of soup towards Two Time, offering it to them.

They blushed slightly, the blush hardly visible behind their feverish flush.

"O-oh! Dear Spawn, I don't wish to inconvenience you.."

They muttered, taking the bite anyway.

"You aren't. I want to help, I know what its like to feel... alone."

007n7 muttered, continuing to feed Two Time the chicken noodle soup.

"My, your chicken soup is quite divine. You'll surely have to inform me of the recipe when i'm coherent enough to comprehend it!"

They exclaimed softly, licking the remaining soup from their lips.

"Why not just give you the recipe?"

007n7 asked, curious.

"Oh... I uh... Can't read..?"

They muttered, almost like it was a question.

007n7 paused, "You can't read?"

Two Time nodded solemnly.

"The cult only taught us to read the Spawn's books and documents, which were in their own language... I can't write either.."

They muttered shyly, taking a sip of the tea.

"Well, once you're better i'll teach you."

007n7 said without debate.

"Y-you will?"

Two Time asked, wondering if he was being genuine.

007n7 nodded.

"Now rest, you need it to get better."

007n7 took the empty tea cup and bowl out of the cabin, soon returning and rewetting the cloth.

Two Time smiled slightly as they began to drift off.

"Thank you... for caring, Mr 007n7."

Two Time said softly.

"Anytime."

007n7 said, placing a gentle, subconscious kiss to their forehead.

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007n7 spent the next few days taking care of Two Time, making sure after every round he'd go to check on them.

Two Time got better after around 4 days.

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Two Time walked into the lobby, happy they were finally well enough on their feet.

"Two Time!"

Chance exclaimed.

"Sorry for giving ya my cold, by the way."

He chuckled slightly nervously.

"It's quite alright, dear gambler. My Spawn has reassured my quick recovery! Along with the help of dearest 007n7."

They smiled.

Chance nodded, the two beginning to share how miserable the illness had been.

007n7 had silently walked in, dawning his thick red and black jacket today.

His tail hung lazily between his legs, his horns a slightly discolored red.

He walked towards the couch, collapsing onto it quietly and curling up.

Two Time paused, looking between Chance who they'd promised to hang out with mere moments ago, and 007n7 on the couch.

"You coming, Time?"

Chance asked from the door.

"I have made a change of plans, my dearest friend. We can hang out some other time if the Spawn permits it."

The said calmly, watching as Chance shrugged and walked out of the main lobby.

They looked back to 007n7, who was curled up on the couch, shivering wildly beneath his thick, black and red jacket.

They curiously slithered towards him.

"Dearest 007n7? Are you alright?"

The asked, not receiving an answer from the sleeping hacker.

007n7 only whimpered in response as Two Time poked him curiously.

His glasses were crooked on his face, and his face was coated in a flush, his bangs matted by sweat.

Two Time frowned.

007n7 looked an awful lot like how they had looked when they got sick.

His glasses were fogged aswell, slightly cracked due to the rounds they had to survive almost daily.

007n7 let out a weak whimper, curling up further on the couch as if he was trying to melt into the cushions.

“Mmph… Noli…”

He whimpered.

Two Time remembered nearly mistaking 007n7 for Azure when they were sick, so that was likely what was happening now, 007n7 was mistaking them for Noli.

“Noli…”

The voice came softer this time, making Two Time notice the tears dripping down 007n7’s face and onto the couch cushions.

“Dearest 007n7, do not cry.”

They soothed, petting his hair gently.

007n7 leaned into their touch, his brunette hair slipping into his face.

“Mgh… N-Noli… ‘m sorry…”

007n7 whimpered, beginning to cry into the couch cushion.

“‘m so sorry…”

He hiccuped, curling up tightly on the couch in his sleep.

Two Time frowned, shutting their eyes and muttering softly.

‘Dear Spawn, guide me. How do i help repay this kind soul.’

Two Time remembered how 007n7 helped them, a cold rag, soup, he brought them to his cabin (They remember how plush his bed was.)

007n7 had drifted off again already, fading in and out of consciousness.

“Dearest 007n7, i shall return your favor for your care and kindness.”

They nodded, wondering how they’d carry 007n7 to his cabin.

They weren’t very strong, and 007n7 may be lanky, but Two Time couldn’t make up for it with their own limited strength.

The Spawn always favored knowledge over strength.

Two Time decided they’d get him to the cabin later with someone’s help, first deciding to take his temperature.

They grabbed the thermometer from the kitchen, putting it into 007n7’s mouth.

007n7’s tail swished weakly as he slept, occasionally muttering something incoherent about Noli.

The thermometer beeped, showing a worrying 102.3F.

Two Time frowned, tilting their head slightly like a puppy as they tried to determine if that was bad.

They weren't sure how to read Fahrenheit, or Celsius for that matter.

They swore they could hear Azure's soft voice in their ear, remembering to back when they were sick once.

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"Nightshade, you're burning up!"

Azure muttered, concerned, as Two Time sneezed.

"Do not fret, my love."

Two Time croaked.

"Two Time, you're running 102.6F! That could be dangerous."

Azure worried for his lover.

Two Time tilted their head slightly, causing Azure to remember they could read or write.

"That's very high, baby. Anything above 100.5F is considered a high fever. Anything below 99.3 isn't really a fever."

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Two Time nodded as if Azure had been there telling them in person.

"So, dearest 007 is running a.. high fever."

They said to themselves, making sure they knew for sure.

Two Time jumped slightly as 007n7 grabbed onto their shorts, tugging them closer.

"Mhngh... Noli...'t hurts..."

007n7 whined, nuzzling against their pale thigh.

Two Time stroked his hair, adjusting his glasses to be pushed further up his face.

"Hmm... Who would know how to help someone ill?"

Two Time asked themselves, their heart wanting them to say Azure, but their brain knowing he wasn't the same anymore, Azurewrath was a coldblooded killer, not the kind botanist he once was.

Their second best option (Who was an actual option) was Guest 1337.

Due to his military days (and family life) he was strong and quite caring, Two Time remembering when he'd patched up their wounds despite his own.

Two Time made their way outside, covering 007n7 with a blanket first and ignoring the soft 'don' go' that the other man muttered as they left.

Guest 1337 was sitting by the docks with Elliot, likely planning for the next round.

"Mr Guest?"

Two Time silently appeared behind the two, startling Elliot slightly.

"Ah! Two Time? When'd you get there?"

Elliot asked, never seeming to catch Two Time's presence.

"Just need to ask Mr Guest something."

Guest 1337 nodded.

"Ask away, kid."

Two Time smiled their typical manic smile, their slightly pointed teeth showing as they grinned.

"Excellent! Mr 007n7 is ill, and I do not acquire the strength to bring him to his cabin."

Guest and Elliot both frowned, despite Elliot's usual disdain for the ex hacker.

"007's sick?"

Guest asked, receiving a nod from the cultist.

"Bring me to him."

Guest said, allowing Two Time to lead Guest 1337 to the main cabin where 007n7 was curled up on the couch, shivering and whimpering softly, hugging the pillow.

He seemed to be sobbing slightly into the pillow in his sleep, hugging it tightly, muttering soft, incoherent attempts at Noli's name.

"He looks rough... Did you check his temp?"

Guest asked, Two Time showing him the thermometer, which still read 102.3F.

"Jesus, he's burning up. Alright, so you needed my help getting him to his cabin?"

Guest asked, and Two Time nodded again.

Guest gently picked up 007n7 bridal style, carrying him to the cabin as instructed.

"Seems he's got the bug passing around. Chance had it 2 weeks ago, you had it if I'm correct, and Shedletsky got sick yesterday but blamed it on food poisoning."

Guest tried to have small talk with the cultist.

"Yes. It is truly an awful ailment. I suppose tormenting us over and over again in this purgatory isn't enough for the Specter."

Two Time analyzed, their spawn tail giving a gentle sway.

They reached 007n7's cabin, Guest setting him down gently in the bed.

"Alright, think you can handle it from here? I need to get back to Elliot and then check on Shed."

Guest said, already halfway out of the door.

Two Time nodded.

Guest walked out, leaving Two Time and the sick, delirious 007n7 by themselves.

Two Time began to think back (even if their memory was foggy) to how 007n7 helped them when they were sick.

Cold cloth on their forehead likely for the fever, chicken soup and tea that seemed to have honey in it, medicine, and care and affection.

They nodded to themselves, they could get that done, right?

It was fairly simple, just tea, soup, and some other things.

They started with the simplest thing, the cold rag.

They grabbed a washcloth from 007n7's bathroom, getting it wet with icy water.

They placed it on 007n7's forehead, causing the ex hacker to whimper in relief, melting into the soothing sensation.

Next, the soup and tea.

Tea they could do, it was quite simple, but soup was another story.

But kindness deserves to be repaid correctly!

So, they'd try.

Two Time made their way to the kitchen, starting the tea first.

They grabbed a dark blue mug, placing the tea bag in and using the kettle to boil the water.

Once that was completed, they let it cool as they started on the soup.

Two Time grabbed one of Elliot's recipes for chicken soup, their eyes squinting as they attempted to read the words.

Elliot's cursive handwriting made the recipe even harder to comprehend.

Two Time set the paper down, huffing slightly.

"Dear Spawn, guide me."

They muttered a quick prayer, tying up their black hair into a small ponytail to avoid mess.

They started by putting water into a pot, letting it boil at medium-high, which they assumed was a good temperature.

Two Time pondered slightly.

"Chicken noodle soup... Chicken, noodles, and soup..."

They realized that was simple! Except for the chicken part...

They shrugged, noodle soup (Or hypothetically just ramen) would suffice.

They added some noodles to the boiling water, now wondering how to make the soup part.

Soup is a liquid, that is true.

What else was soup?

Two Time thought hard.

Vegetables, seasoning, water...

They could do that!

They grabbed some carrots, potatoes, and cucumber, beginning to chop them up.

They grabbed Elliot's cutting board, slicing the vegetables carefully.

They finished the carrots, cucumbers, now they had to skin and slice the potatoes.

They grabbed the potato peeler, using it efficiently and only injuring themselves a few times.

After slicing up the potato (and bandaging their fingers) they pouring the contents into the boiling water.

"Hm. I am getting quite the hang at this!"

They purred, stirring around the vegetables and noodles in the boiling water.

Now came the hard part: seasoning.

Since they couldn't read (and may or may not be dyslexic) they would have to try their best.

They grabbed the first thing of seasoning they saw, a slightly grayish shaker.

"Pe... Paprika? No no, that would be red.. Pep... per..."

They wanted to just sigh and give 007n7 the soup without seasoning, but then it would just taste like vegetables and water.

The shrugged, deciding to just shake in some of the seasoning anyway.

They grabbed the salt (which they could read) shaking some (way more than average) into the soup.

So they've added the mysterious gray seasoning (pepper) and salt, what else?

Maybe some paprika, which they could recognize by it's color.

They grabbed a red shaker without reading the label, which was actually chilli powder, and added a small shake.

"There. That should suffice our dear sick friend."

They grinned, pouring the noodles and soup into the bowl, stirring the seasoning in.

They carried the bowl and the now cold tea back to 007n7, who was still sleeping restlessly.

They shook the man, getting him to wake.

"Greetings, dearest 007! I made you soup and tea for your illness."

They smiled slightly proud of themselves.

The feverish man blinked deliriously, nodding.

"T-thank you..."

He muttered, gently taking the bowl of soup and taking a sip.

It was slightly spicy, and he could taste a hint of pepper and lots of salt.

He knew it was likely accidental, but he loved the taste.

"Thank you, Two Time. This is delicious."

007n7 said warmly, causing Two Time's tail to wag.

"Your compliments are appreciated, dear friend!"

They purred, watching 007n7 eat the soup and drink the tea.

"Now rest, I will bring you medicine."

Two Time instructed, earning a soft laugh from 007n7.

"Alright then."

007n7 laid back down, watching as Two Time pulled the covers to his chin, replacing the cold rag, removing his glasses and placing them on his nightstand, and finally placing a gentle kiss to his forehead, almost instinctively.

"Rest well, dearest 007."

007n7 smiled.

"Thank you, Two Time."

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Ok so, here's the order: (Is subject to change)

Elliot/Chance
Shedletsky/Guest1337 (Maybe a ship maybe not idk yet)
Dusetaph (Ik what I said but I'm struggling to write Dusekkar right 🥲)
JohnJane (Possible, bcuz I love John Doe drools)
Noob and someone I'm still deciding who maybe just maybe i'll do Guest666 (or Slasher if I'm nice) >:3
possible 1x and Noli I say as I get tomatoes thrown at me because I'm a 1xNoli shipper
Maybe if you guys behave i'll do Guest1337 and Slasher
and maybe smth with one of the kids (Pr3ttyprincess, Bluudude, or C00lkid) and their parent you guys can pick who
And if I'm feeling extra nice maybe Mafioso with Eunoia or Chance 😈